To My Friends 10.03.10

Ikeda Sensei:

In order to overcome any apathy or sluggishness we might have we really must make an effort to change. It is so important that we conquer our weaknesses.

Through patiently and consistently challenging ourselves, the great drama of our human revolution shines.

Sensei's Footprints 10.02.1960

OCTOBER 2, 1960: World Peace Day President Ikeda lands in Hawaii on his first trip outside Japan, beginning his worldwide efforts for peace, culture and education based on Nichiren’s Buddhism.

Ikeda Sensei:

Our first discussion meeting in the United States was held in Hawaii, on October 2, 1960, on the first leg of the trip with which I inaugurated my travels for worldwide kosen-rufu. There were less than thirty people present, including the children. I spoke earnestly about Buddhism and faith to every participant and answered each of their questions with all sincerity.

I proposed at that meeting that the first overseas district be formed. No one in my entourage had thought of this move.